How loud is this machine? Like, is it possible to have a conversation over it running, or to have a TV play over it?
21701
The machine itself is not loud at all. Its the whine the blade makes when cutting that is loud.
21702
It doesn't sound loud to me.But if what you are cutting gets in a bind it might get loud.I think you should be able to watch TV OR have a conversation.I don't have a TV in my shop so I can't say for sure.If your hearing is better than mine it could be annoying.Won't hurt to try.
21703
It is VERY quiet. Obviously the cutting action creates some noise. However, I have been attaching a shop vac to the unit. You will want to do the same in order to limit the sawdust. The vacuum makes the process loud. I hope you don't plan to watch TV or try to carry on a conversation instead of concentrating on your work! The machine is so quiet you can easily forget where the blade is and take off a few fingertips.
21704
It's kinda loud when it first turns on , after that not bad until you cut wood.
426188
My wife uses it and sits with 3 feet of it. Some programs with quiet talking I notice that the TV audio must be higher than I need it.
2263057
This is a question that might be very personal. I consider the sound loud, but certainly not annoying. The machine works very well, so you have to consider if another machine that is quieter will work as well. Hopefully this answered your question.
1510818
The machine has a fan type noise and a sound from the chain. I don't find them very loud. I watch T.V. and don't have to turn the volume up. Unless the other person is very bothered by any noise ,I would think the activities mentioned would not be a problem.
1789915
I wouldn't recommend it for music if you want loud, but I haven't had any issues with movies or TV. I have mine in in our living room and it's perfect. I have a Definitive 5 speaker system in my basement for when I want to really get immersed in a movie though.
1425532
It's pretty loud. I have thin walls and I always have my tv or radio on when my roommate is home. She has never said anything about the sound, but I still like to be careful.
600248
Not sure how good it will be. I have only used it in a "smaller" way. A large TV may need a more powerful range, but you could probably try it and if not to your satisfaction return it. The speaker is wonderful with the computer -- more than adequate.
929975
The volume can be set constant, and if low enough you could watch TV with it on. But is also has a function where the volume level increase or decreases based on noice it picks up. So the higher the volume on the TV, the louder the machine would go. You would have to set the volume level as constant. This thing is a big upgrade on our earlier machine, and works really well as it is highly adjustable.
928563
it works well...but it is noisy as hell. If ur gonna run it 24 7 ...the sound willl make you nuts. I'm not even usin mine because it's too loud. I'll sell ya mine :)
495798
it isn't super noise, but level is high enough. you can't use it and listen TV with middle level sound. hope it will help.
1760797
The sound does not go extremely loud. You didn't do anything wrong installing it. I think that is the loudest that this model TV can go. I tried raising the sound with the cable system but that didn't do anything either. I think that it is at a comfortable setting but if you have a loud appliance you might have trouble hearing it over the noise. Quite happy with the tv.
1636827
We have the generator located outside our back door and you can hear when it comes on but now that we can run the television, it doesn't bother us!!!! I guess what I am saying is that the generator is going to sound rather loud, but then that is worth the price of having power.
1276807
It is not intolerable. Not as noises as my over the stove vent. I generally have the tv on while in the kitchen so I hardly notice it. The benefits outweigh any noise for me. It is not an issue. Just sounds like a fan.
23030
The machine itself is quiet overall. I use it on the 2nd level of my home and the living room is directly below me so I use a mat underneath and it absorbs most of the noise. Ocassionally my kids say they hear it but don't when the TV is on loud enough. I'd suggest placing a treadmill mat underneath if you live in an older apartment. The machine has a small footprint so it can be used in a number of places but may need 2 people to move it around or get it upstairs so hopefully you have an elevator. Good Luck!
1414599
same here. Set up tonight. This background noise is annoying. Like nails on a chalk board. Sending it back. Hoping for better replacement. Shame...it looks good for my small home office (in a spare bedroom). I don''t need fancy, but I don't need this headache that this tv is giving me.
186704
It does not seem loud when you are on it. If I watch tv I gave to turn it up loud. I love my machine. I use it 3 times a week for 30 minutes?
24688
A bit louder than a Honda generator. I ran it on the side of my house and was able to watch TV about 25 feet away in my house with no problems. My house is well insulated and has newer windows. That may be a factor also. Thought originally I would have to build a sound barrier but didn't need to. Only heard a hum.